Description: This article is part of a series that periodically highlights personal careers and offers new perspectives on actuarial job paths. It features John R. Thompson, one of two deputy superintendents in Canada’s Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. In addition, he chairs the executive committee of an international organization that sets standards for insurance supervisors worldwide.

Description: This article discusses the pros and cons of high speed electronic transfer of medical data, and the implications this technology may have on health actuaries.

Description: This article reviews the results of the first SOA study of large medical claims, defined as claims greater than $25,000.

Description: This article discusses the results from the 1999 SOA member survey. The survey's findings send some clear signals about approaches to developing new and better programs and improving current ones. from The Actuary, February 2000, volume 34, issue 2.

Description: This article discusses the new Kassebaum-Kennedy bill a.k.a. HIPPA and looks at future of individual health insurance plans, which will be determined at the state level.

Description: This article is about a session held at the October 1996 annual meeting, which focused on how actuaries can move beyond traditional employers.

Description: Full version of The Actuary, February 1997, Vol. 31, No. 2.

Description: Full version of The Actuary Newsletter Volume 33, Number 1 - January 1998

Description: Full version of The Actuary, April 1997, Vol. 31, No. 4.

Description: This article examines the issues, trends and opportunities associated with life insurance distribution.